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Xavier freshmanKate Hauptman and Hamilton sophomore Jennifer Search engine optimisation shot a 2-over par 75 to take the early lead on the Division I state championship happening on the OMNI Tucson Nationwide Catalina Course. Hauptman had issue on the entrance 9 whereas Search engine optimisation misplaced 4 strokes after the flip.

A double bogey by Search engine optimisation on the 14th gap got here after bogies on the 12th and 13th gap however Hauptman recovered from comparable play early solely to bogey on the 16th to maintain the spherical tied heading into day two scheduled for Tuesday. Previously, the gamers would change programs for the second spherical however the ladies will keep on the Catalina Course.

Liberty standout Mattie Frickand Pink Mountain standout Sydney Bryan are tied for third, one shot again. Frick had 4 bogies together with a bogie on the 16th and a double bogie on the 17th gap whereas Bryan had a bogie on the 18th.

In staff play, the Gators shot a 22-over 313 to take a six stroke lead over Pinnacle heading into the ultimate spherical. Pinnacle beat Xavier 562 to 578 final yr to finish an eight yr run on the prime by the Gators.

There can be a brand new medalist this yr with all earlier winners graduated and competing on the school stage.